All Discussions Tagged 'depressurization' - Home Energy Pros2015-03-31T22:25:33Zhttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=depressurization&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBackdrafting Fireplaces and Wood Stovestag:homeenergypros.lbl.gov,2010-12-02:6069565:Topic:51592010-12-02T19:28:06.000ZAdam Zielinskihttp://homeenergypros.lbl.gov/profile/AdamZielinski
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<p>BPI does not consider fireplaces or wood stoves to be combustion appliances. Yet they produce CO and can backdraft fumes into a house. </p>
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<p>Obviously you can't perform a spillage, CO, or draft test on a fireplace, and you wouldn't want to run a blower door or duct blaster soon after having a fire in a wood stove or fireplace. </p>
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<p>But what do you think would be a good worst case depressurization limit for a fireplace or wood stove? -5 pascals, same as a…</p>
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<p>BPI does not consider fireplaces or wood stoves to be combustion appliances. Yet they produce CO and can backdraft fumes into a house. </p>
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<p>Obviously you can't perform a spillage, CO, or draft test on a fireplace, and you wouldn't want to run a blower door or duct blaster soon after having a fire in a wood stove or fireplace. </p>
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<p>But what do you think would be a good worst case depressurization limit for a fireplace or wood stove? -5 pascals, same as a natural drafting furnace or boiler?</p>
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<p>Anyone ever do a spillage, CO, or draft test on a wood stove?</p>
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<p>What have you done or recommended if a fireplace or wood stove backdrafts under worst case or natural conditions?</p>
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